Near Farmington in San Juan County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Hogback

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 21, 2010

1. Hogback Marker

Inscription. Steeply dipping strata define the western edge of the San Juan basin. To the west older geologic formations are exposed toward the Defiance uplift whereas basinward they are downwarped thousands of feet beneath younger rock units. Vast coal, uranium, oil and gas resources occur in the strata buried within the basin. Elevation 5,050 feet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources.

Location. 36° 45.29′ N, 108° 31.396′ W. Marker is near Farmington, New Mexico, in San Juan County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 64 at milepost 32.5 and Road 6950, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 64. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterflow NM 87421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Settlement of Kirtland (approx. 9.3 miles away).

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Rear of Hogback Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 21, 2010

2. Rear of Hogback Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 21, 2010

3. Hogback Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 132 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.